Best Hostels in New Orleans for Solo Travellers and Backpackers

New Orleans is a truly unique American city which has a rich history and a lively character. Whether you're in town for the Jazz Festival, Mardi Gras, or any other time of year, you're sure to appreciate the excellent restaurants and impressive nightlife. Most tourists spend their time in the French Quarter which is where you'll find the oldest and most famous restaurants and bars. There are many great music clubs, museums, and shops throughout the area and the streetcars make a fun way to explore the city.

There are a good number of affordable hostels in New Orleans. Whether you're looking for a hostel to celebrate Mardi Gras, or a quieter retreat, there is likely an option that will meet your needs.

How much do hostels in New Orleans cost?

Average Dorm Price

$20 ($16 to $31)

Average Double Private Room Price (in a hostel)

$49 ($7 to $110)

A great party hostel for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest!

Dorm Bed:$20.00Private Room:$22.50Overall Rating:84%

If you're looking for the best party hostel in New Orleans, then India House Backpackers Hostel is the place to stay. It's conveniently located close to the Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest, and everything you could want to see and do in the French Quarter. They have regular band nights, open mike nights, and pool parties. They also host crawfish boils, cookouts, and barbecues. If you've come to New Orleans for the nightlife, then don't stay anywhere else. But make your reservations early, because India House has a reputation and fills up quickly.

The hostel has both dorms and private rooms available. Single sex and mixed dorm rooms are available and private rooms have en suite bathrooms. Private rooms have a double and twin beds.

124 South Lopez St ,
New Orleans,
USA,

A good hostel for backpackers, solo travellers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed:$20.90Private Room:$34.21Overall Rating:95%

Auberge NOLA Hostel is a favorite place for budget travelers and backpackers in New Orleans. It's located right in the center of town and is just one block from the famous St. Charles Avenue Streetcar. This streetcar runs 24 hours a day and travels to both Uptown and Downtown.

The hostel has a great atmosphere and the staff work hard to ensure that it's a fun and friendly place to stay. There are all kinds of amenities available for guests including free breakfast, free wi-fi throughout, and free street parking. The hostel also organizes nightly events where you can meet other visitors. There's a cinema room with movies, music, and games, and there's an outdoor courtyard with a barbecue you can use. This is truly one of the best hostels in the city.

There are twin private rooms as well as six bed dorms available. Dorms include both female only and co-ed rooms.

1628 Carondelet Street ,
New Orleans,
USA,

A good hostel for groups, solo travellers, and backpackers.

Dorm Bed:$16.00Private Room:$17.50Overall Rating:91%

Nola Jazz House is located on the Canal streetcar line. This is another great hostel where you can base yourself if you want to try New Orleans excellent food, experience the culture, or listen to great music. It's about a ten minute ride from Bourbon Street and is near the cemeteries and the City Park. It's also just a five minute walk from the city's best bars and restaurants.

This hostel has a wonderful staff that will work with you to make sure your stay is designed to match what you're looking for. There are a variety of rooms to choose from including dorms and private rooms. The hostel is welcoming to all types of travelers including those traveling alone and those in groups. Private rooms include twins, doubles, three bed, four bed, five bed, and six bed rooms. Dorms sleep up to ten people.

The hostel has all kinds of amenities available including free breakfast, free wi-fi throughout, security lockers, free street parking, a full kitchen, and an outdoor patio. This is a great place to stay while you're in New Orleans.

3414 Canal St Downtown ,
New Orleans,
USA,

A good hostel for solo travellers, couples, backpackers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed:$25.00Private Room:$3.33Overall Rating:96%

Madame Isabelle's House is located in a building that was originally built in 1831. Madame Isabelle's family moved into the house in the early 1900s and Madame Isabelle lived there with her husband until 2002. There's a rich history here and the house has been well furnished and maintained. It has many traditional New Orleans characteristics and it is a truly unique place to stay.

The hostel is located in a wonderful neighborhood in New Orleans. It's near many great restaurants and bars and although it's set back enough to be quiet, it's also very close to the area's best nightlife. Frenchmen Street is about a five minute walk away, Bourbon Street is about ten minutes, and Canal Street is fifteen minutes away on foot.

The hostel has both dorms and private rooms available. There are two and three person private rooms and most have a television, refrigerator, and attached bathroom. There are also dorms that sleep five, seven, or eight people.

1021 Kerlerec St ,
New Orleans,
USA,

A good hostel for solo travellers, backpackers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed:$17.00Private Room:$19.00Overall Rating:93%

IHSP French Quarter House is located about two blocks from Bourbon Street. It's conveniently located so you can walk to many downtown attractions, bars, and restaurants. It's also close to the famous Louis Armstrong Park.

The hostel has a mix of dorms and private rooms. The private rooms are mostly doubles and have attached bathrooms. The dorms sleep up to twelve people.

The hostel offers free breakfast to its guests every morning and hosts live music every week. There's an outdoor patio where many guests enjoy hanging out any time of the day or night. The hostel also has parking available for $20 a night and advanced reservations are required.